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January 2015 issue

Taking some time out for tee in Scotland

By Alan Ramsay

When it comes to golf destinations, Scotland tops the list. All visits to this unspoiled land — rich in history, culture, cuisine and, of course, whisky — require careful planning to make the most of the journey. However, a golf-tour itinerary, in particular, requires a more structured approach.

Nongolfers, don’t turn the page yet! Every golf trip I have made to Scotland has included destinations that would have appealed equally to my wife, a nongolfer.

There are countless reasons to visit: castles; history; discovering one’s heritage; hiking;...

February 2015 issue

Ditching rainy skies for sunshine on a beachfront stay in Belize

By Tova Wiley-Hornung

Living in Seattle, Washington, can get you under the weather, and this was particularly true for me in March 2014, one of our rainiest months ever. When I couldn’t take it anymore, I booked my husband, Ken, and myself on a trip to Belize!

We have each been to 36 countries, but neither of us had ever been to Belize. The weather looked like it would be great and the water temperature warm — just what we needed!

Getting there

Booking our 9-day trip just one week before we planned to depart, I used an online low-fare calendar to get the best...

March 2015 issue

Hunting with the golden eagles of Mongolia

By Jean Gendreau

The first time I fell in love with Mongolia was in 2008, when I hiked near Lake Khövsgöl, an immense lake close to Siberia. On a trip to Mongolia’s western mountains in 2014, I fell hard again.

The scenery made my jaw drop, the gers (yurts) were snug and exotic, and the nomadic culture was a lifestyle I had never imagined.

Getting there

From Sept. 26 to Oct. 8, I traveled to the far west of Mongolia to the Altai Mountains to see Kazakh culture and attend the Golden Eagle Festival in the town of Ulgii. My tour, run by Adventure Sherpas, consisted of...